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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,464.28, 29,198.04 and 8,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,464.28, 29,198.04 and 8,371.24 is: 12,557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,464.28 : 29,198.04 = 8,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,464.28/29,198.04 = 8,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,464.28x = 29,198.04 × 8,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,464.28x = 244,423,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,423,800.37/19,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.56

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